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November 6, 2018
Adolescent cannabis use alters development of planning, self-control brain areasDrug disrupts prefrontal cortex activity
June 18, 2018
Use of alternative medicines has doubled among kids, especially teensSupplement use varies by gender, reflects other health issues
March 13, 2018
Study debunks fears of increased teen suicide risk from popular flu drugOther side effects remain a concern
October 21, 2015
Book looks at black youth in public housing environmentPositive, as well as negative, influences for black adolescents
April 2, 2015
Adolescent drinking affects adult behavior through genetic changesLinked to alcoholism, psychiatric disorders later in life
November 17, 2014
Strong neighborhoods, parenting can bridge ‘achievement gap’Helping social workers, teachers, families motivate youngsters
April 3, 2013
School of Public Health celebrates 40 yearsNobel Peace laureate Leymah Gbowee keynote speaker at April 13 gala at the Field Museum.
February 5, 2013
‘Brother Authors’ inspiration for best-selling authorA best-selling, award-winning children’s book was inspired by a UIC writing workshop.
October 1, 2012
$4M Grant to Study Impact of Policy, Environment on Kids’ HealthUIC’s ImpacTeen project to study influences on youth nutrition, physical activity
September 19, 2012
Brother authorsA summer writing institute for adolescent black males based at UIC is advancing literacy around the country.